The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards Japan was held in Chiba on June 23, 2012, at the Makuhari Messe and was hosted by Japanese trio Perfume. The nominees were announced on March 21, 2012.

Exile — "Rising Sun"

Girls' Generation — Girls' Generation

Bruno Mars — "It Will Rain"

Namie Amuro — "Love Story"

2PM — "I'm Your Man"

2NE1 — "I Am The Best"

One Ok Rock — "Answer Is Near"